Wednesday, March 16, 2016

අහු[Ahu]/Great Morinda/Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)

Common native shrub or small tree occurs mainly along the coast in the wet zone. Also cultivated in inland places. Flowering from September to October. Its roots, leaves and fruits are used in traditional medicine.

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  1. Also called "noni" in engilsh. Fruit used for cancer treatment... expensive.....can see this plant every where in sri lanka...

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    1. I think you are confusing Ahu for Anona. Ahu is different.

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